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1. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.55 p.m. 11-50056”

   2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

2. “We appeal to donor countries that have provided support to the people and Government of Haiti to continue to do so and to provide relief in all areas. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the representative of Haiti.”

   2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

3. “We therefore appeal to all parties to do so and to establish a new Government that can face the challenges and difficulties confronting Haiti in the tasks of reconstruction, social and economic development and building State institutions. We also express our appreciation for the efforts made by MINUSTAH and support the extension of its mandate. We support all efforts to restore human security and rebuild civilian capacity in Haiti. We hope that such undertakings will not be affected by the downsizing of military and police capabilities next year In conclusion, I stress the fact that Lebanon stands side by side with the international community in its efforts to rebuild Haiti and establish a permanent and strategic partnership that would lead to a better future for the country.”

   2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

4. “This is particularly true of those witnessed in 2010, which included natural disasters and political and economic crises, starting with the earthquake, which has claimed the lives of 230,000 people and displaced more than 2.3 million to date, and ending with the cholera epidemic, which has taken many lives. The major steps taken by Haiti to rebuild its democratic system are heartening and give cause for hope. The most recent achievement was the stable and calm conduct of the presidential elections, which led to the peaceful transfer of power to President Martelly. In order to build upon those gains and avoid undermining them, Haiti must appoint a new Prime Minister.”

   2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

5. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Edmond Mulet for his services and sacrifices during his tenure as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), in an era that was characterized by challenges and difficulties. I would also like to welcome the new Special Representative, Mr. Fernandez Amunategui, and wish him success in his tasks during this very critical transition period in Haiti. Painful tragedies have long dwelled in the collective memory of the Haitian people and will continue to do so.”

   2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

6. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/540, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. I now give the floor to Mr. Mariano Fernandez Amunategui.”

   2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

7. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Argentina, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, Haiti, Spain and Uruguay to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Mariano Fernandez Amunategui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Pedro Serrano, Acting Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

8. “There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. As agreed, the members of the Security Council will now resume their consultations on this matter. The meeting rose at 3.20p.m. 15”

   2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source

9. “We demand that all those arrested be freed immediately, that this abominable aggression against unarmed innocents be firmly condemned, that an investigation immediately take place to identify the perpetrators so that they may be punished and to undo the harm caused to the victims, and - perhaps first and foremost - that the blockade imposed on Gaza be lifted immediately. Lebanon wishes to express its support for the draft presidential statement proposed by the delegation of Turkey. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the Permanent Observer of Palestine.”

   2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source

10. “Israel acknowledges the blockade, as Daniel Ayalon, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, said at a press conference earlier today. He described it as legal. But the law he had in mind is clearly totally different from the one that the United Nations recognizes and that we all respect: their law is the law of the jungle, which the United Nations has declared must be combated. The blockade imposed by Israel on families in Gaza, because the regime there is hostile to Israel, is nothing less than example of the collective punishment imposed by Israel for more than three years, which has intensified since the most recent Israeli war against Gaza in late 2008. Israel makes no distinction between civilians and military personnel. Finally, Lebanon insists that there be accountability for this crime.”

    2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source

11. “But the news that we have heard confirms that this attack took place on the high seas. Thirdly, article 89 of the Convention states that no State has the legal right to submit any portion of the high seas to its own sovereignty. Fourthly, article 30 of the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War states that occupying Powers have the responsibility to facilitate visits to protected persons by representatives of institutions intended to provide material assistance. In Gaza, Israel continues in an act of collective punishment to impose an illegal blockade by systematically closing checkpoints, preventing freedom of movement, including of sick people, and blocking access for indispensable humanitarian assistance including food, medicine, fuel and construction materials.”

    2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source

12. “Lebanon considers that this aggression is one of a series of actions by Israel against innocent civilians. It is a flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations, international law, international humanitarian law and the law of the sea. First of all, Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter states that States must refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations. I do not believe that anyone here considers that this attack is consistent with those purposes. Secondly, article 87 (a) of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which enshrines international practice, states that the high seas are open to all States without foreign intervention and must be used for peaceful purposes.”

    2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source

13. “According to reports, the Israeli navy opened fire on the flotilla after white flags had been raised by those on board and before those forces had even boarded a single ship. There were some 600 unarmed civilians from 40 countries on the vessels in the flotilla; they included 1976 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mairead Corrigan Maguire of Northern Ireland and a Holocaust survivor, Hedy Epstein, along with foreign parliamentarians and other eminent individuals, both officials and private citizens. The flotilla was carrying medical equipment, prefabricated houses, building materials and electric wheelchairs for the disabled. In spite of the humanitarian nature of the flotilla, the occupier's navy deployed three missile-launching patrol boats in the attack.”

    2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source

14. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Lebanon. I wish at the outset to once again welcome His Excellency Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey. I also thank the Deputy Secretary- General for her presence here today. My thanks go also to Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing. As all members know, the Israeli occupier's navy carried out a raid - an action that could be described as piracy - against a freedom flotilla transporting tons of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. This incident caused at least 15 deaths and a number of injuries. First of all, on behalf of Lebanon, I convey our sincere condolences to the families of the martyrs who fell as a result of this barbarous Israeli attack and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.”

    2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source

15. “I thank Mr. Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing. I now give the floor to the members of the Security Council. I take this opportunity to welcome Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey.”

    2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source

16. “The Council is meeting in accordance with rule 2 of its provisional rules of procedure in response to a letter dated 31 May 2010 from the Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations, and to a letter also dated 31 May 2010 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon addressed to the President of the Security Council, to be issued respectively as documents S/2010/266 and S/2010/267. I wish to recognize the presence at this meeting of the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Asha-Rose Migiro. At this meeting the Security Council, will hear a briefing by Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, to whom I now give the floor.”

    2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source

17. “With the consent of the Council, I propose to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in the meeting in accordance with the rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mansour (Palestine) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Arabic): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Oscar Fernandez- Taranco, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source

18. “The President (spoke in Arabic): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 31 May 2010 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, which reads as follows: "I have the honour to request that, in accordance with its previous practice, the Security Council invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the emergency meeting of the Security Council which will be held on Monday, 31 May 2010, regarding the Israeli aggression against the Gaza aid flotilla on 31 May 2010." This letter will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2010/268.”

    2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source

19. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Israel, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Carmon (Israel) took at seat at the Council table.”

    2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source

20. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 2.25 p.m.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

21. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. Lebanon considers it unfortunate that certain States have misused today's debate and diverted it from its original focus on the work of Committees, which is mostly technical in nature. In that regard, we condemn today's reference to Hizbullah - a Lebanese party represented in my country's Government - in the context of issues pertaining to terrorism. More important, the delegation that made that reference practices occupation and continues to commit aggression against its neighbours, which confirms something that my delegation has always stressed: the need to differentiate between terrorism and the legitimate right of nations to resist foreign occupation. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

22. “The representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has asked to make an additional statement. I give him the floor.”

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23. “I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Pedro Serrano, acting head of the delegation of the European Union to the United Nations.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

24. “Lebanon reiterates its commitment to cooperating with international efforts to put an end to a scourge that threatens peace and security. Despite the numerous resolutions and measures adopted by the United Nations, acts of terrorism continue throughout the world, taking innocent lives and sowing chaos and destruction. We are all the more convinced that the fight against terrorism means that we need to seek out its root causes and eliminate the factors that feed it. We need to eliminate areas of tension and put an end to double standards in the implementation of international resolutions. We need to put an end to foreign occupation, injustice and attacks on human rights and human dignity. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of New Zealand.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

25. “We call for the full implementation of multilateral treaties aimed at prohibiting the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, particularly in the Middle East, in order to maintain international peace and security and to contribute to international efforts in the fight against terrorism. My delegation affirms the importance of helping countries to strengthen their adherence to resolution 1540 (2004). The Committee undertook praiseworthy work during the reporting period, and Lebanon will continue to actively to participate in and support the work of the three Committees. In conclusion, let me say that Lebanon, so battered by terrorism in its many forms, would like to remind everyone that it is important to distinguish between legitimate resistance to occupation and terrorism.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

26. “Concerning the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), our meeting today coincides with the 2010 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. No one can deny that resolution 1540 (2004) does not just address nuclear non-proliferation but also deals with chemical and biological weapons. Lebanon is paying close attention to all necessary cross-border measures and inspections in order to prevent trafficking in such materials in conformity with local laws and rules and relevant international law.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

27. “With regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), Lebanon welcomes the new working methods it adopted early this year under the chairmanship of Turkey with the aim of providing for broader debate and scientific studies in the fight against terrorism in a number of areas and States, and calls for the participation of all Members of the United Nations, given that the fight against terrorism is a collective effort. Lebanon welcomes the efforts of the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate to fight terrorism, and encourages it to continue working to provide developing countries with technical assistance, to pursue its dialogue with States in implementing the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001), and to maintain its coordination with regional organizations.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

28. “Lebanon, like all Member States, hopes that an ombudsperson will be appointed in the near future so that this independent entity can contribute to ensuring justice, transparency and dialogue between the Committee and persons or entities requesting to be de-listed from the list of those linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. Lebanon also requests that we take a very close look at the conflict between decisions passed down by local or regional courts and the sanctions imposed by the Committee. We note that, if sanctions are to be legitimate, they must conform to international law, the Charter of the United Nations and human rights treaties and norms, even when the sanctions are of a preventive nature.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

29. “We support the amendments to the Committee's guidelines as outlined in resolution 1904 (2009), and would insist on an approach that takes nationality and State of residence into account before listing or de-listing, particularly since cooperation with the State in question is necessary either to obtaining supplementary information that they may be able to provide to the Committee or with a view to applying or lifting the intended sanctions. Lebanon feels that the revision of the lists in accordance with resolution 1821 (2008) should be a periodic process to ensure that they are free of discrepancies, such as the names of deceased persons or of people with no link to Al-Qaida or the Taliban.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

30. “I shall now speak in my capacity as representative of Lebanon. I would like to thank the Chairs of the three Committees, the Ambassadors of Austria, Mexico and Turkey, for their exhaustive briefings and for their efforts alongside all the members of the Security Council to promote international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. Lebanon welcomes the adoption of measures to strengthen transparency and respect for human rights, particularly the working methods of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999). Lebanon calls for further reforms to prevent the Committee from being exploited to achieve goals other than those for which it was established.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

31. “I thank Mr. Apakan for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

32. “I thank Mr. Mayr-Harting for his briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Ertugrul Apakan, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) on counter-terrorism.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

33. “I thank Mr. Heller for his briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

34. “I thank Mr. Heller for his briefing. I now give him the floor once again to deliver a second statement in his capacity as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004).”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

35. “Claude Heller will make a joint statement on behalf of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004), respectively. Thereafter, the Council will hear briefings by the three Chairs of those Committees. I now give the floor to Mr. Heller.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

36. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Council will hear briefings by His Excellency Mr. Claude Heller, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to 2 resolution 1540 (2004); His Excellency Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities; and His Excellency Mr. Ertugrul Apakan, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism. At the outset, His Excellency Mr.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

37. “At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber The President (spoke in Arabic): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from His Excellency Mr. Pedro Serrano, in which he requests to be invited, in his capacity as acting head of the delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. IfI hear no objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to His Excellency Mr. Pedro Serrano. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Serrano to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

38. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, the Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source